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$496+ Cheap flights from South Africa to New York State

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
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lun. 8/18
lun. 8/25
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to New York flight deals. Data was last updated agosto 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$816
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$496
(Gurufare)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,034
From South Africa to New York
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 13, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/199:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
lun. 9/293:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$816
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/269:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
vie. 10/33:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$819
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/25:50 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
lun. 10/2012:35 amJFK - JNB
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/12$822
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/251:25 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 10mKenya Airways
dom. 11/912:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/11$825
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/3012:10 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop25h 25mKenya Airways
dom. 10/121:45 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop20h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 8/11$827
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/78:30 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops31h 32mVirgin Atlantic
sáb. 9/201:30 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop24h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/11$828
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/79:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
mié. 9/102:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11$829
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/288:30 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 35mDelta
mar. 10/211:40 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/12$833
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/19:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop36h 15mEtihad Airways
dom. 11/22:25 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop34h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$834
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/285:55 pmJNB - JFK
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
mar. 10/2112:50 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/11$837
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/209:50 amJNB - JFK
1 stop29h 10mEtihad Airways
mié. 9/242:55 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/11$838
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/298:30 pmJNB - JFK
2 stops28h 15mDelta
lun. 10/61:40 pmJFK - JNB
1 stop24h 00mDelta
Deal found 8/11$839

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New York that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to New York State that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/9

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 2/25

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$821

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 2/8

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 2/25

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$821

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/9

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/26

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$821

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 2/8

9:50 am-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 2/26

2:25 pm-8:20 am

1 stop34h 55m

$821

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 10/26

12:05 pm-7:35 am

1 stop25h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 11/9

12:45 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$825

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 9/10

8:30 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops28h 15m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

lun. 9/22

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$828

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 9/11

8:30 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops31h 54m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

jue. 9/18

3:29 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 11m

$828

JohannesburgNew York

JNB - JFK

JNBJFK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/7

8:30 pm-10:02 pm

2 stops31h 32m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 9/20

1:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$828

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar. 2/3

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

lun. 2/16

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$830

Cape TownNewark

CPT - EWR

CPTEWR

Cape Town Intl

mar. 2/3

1:50 pm-7:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

Newark

mié. 2/18

10:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$830

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to New York

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New York State

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to State of New York?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to NY?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated agosto 13, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to State of New York as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New York. Reviews last updated agosto 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from South Africa to New York State. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Kenya Airways
6.9
Okay
275 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,265 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,979 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to State of New York?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to State of New York (average of $236). Flying from South Africa to State of New York in June is currently the most expensive (average of $313). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from South Africa to New York

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to New York. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated agosto 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$544Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$670Average$845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
DeltaCheapest$785Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$789Average$895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$863Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$888Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$1,009Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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